I am confused.. Where is the question? This is just information but what is the actual question. Then I can help you :)
im not really sure about this since i think you can just stop at equation 1
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Here you go mate
Use PEMDAS
Parenthesis
Exponent
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction
Step 1
-3(x-2)=9 Equation/Question
Step 2
-3(x-2)=9 Remove parenthesis
3x+6=9
Step 3
3x+6=9 Add -6
-3x=3
Step 4
−3x=3 Divide
answer
x=-1
Hope this helps